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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K/A Report, Financial Results (Jan 11, 2016)

Filed January 11, 2016For Securities:GPN

Summary

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) filed an 8-K/A on January 11, 2016, primarily to provide revised supplemental financial information for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015. This amendment indicates a correction or update to previously disclosed financial data, which is crucial for investors seeking the most accurate performance metrics. The filing also notes the declaration of a second fiscal quarter dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on February 26, 2016, to shareholders of record as of February 12, 2016. This dividend declaration provides a tangible return to shareholders and signals the company's ongoing commitment to shareholder value. Investors should pay close attention to the details within the "Revised Supplemental Information" (Exhibit 99.1) as it may impact their assessment of the company's recent operational performance. While the information furnished is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, it is still a key communication point from the company regarding its financial standing and future distributions. The amended filing emphasizes the importance of reviewing updated financial disclosures for a comprehensive understanding of GPN's financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company filed an 8-K/A on January 11, 2016, to amend a previous filing.
  • 2The primary purpose of the amendment is to provide revised supplemental financial information for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015.
  • 3The revised financial data is contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated by reference.
  • 4The company declared a second fiscal quarter dividend of $0.01 per share.
  • 5The dividend payment date is February 26, 2016.
  • 6The record date for the dividend is February 12, 2016.
  • 7Information furnished under this report is not deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes but is part of Regulation FD disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Global Payments Inc. filed an 8-K/A to provide revised supplemental financial information for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015. This indicates an update or correction to previously released financial results.

The Revised Supplemental Information, found in Exhibit 99.1, contains updated financial data for the quarter. Investors should review this exhibit for the most accurate picture of the company's financial performance during that period.

The company's board of directors declared a second fiscal quarter dividend of $0.01 per share. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on February 26, 2016, to shareholders of record as of February 12, 2016.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information being furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section, unless expressly incorporated into a registration statement.